We are currently accepting applications for the following:
Executive Assistant
Full-Time
In this high-profile position, you will undertake a broad variety of administrative tasks to support the work of the Executive Director. You will interact daily with the seniors who visit the center as well as our staff members. Your days will be busy and varied! Must be able to juggle changing priorities and exercise judgment independently. Use your experience and abilities to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
You will:
• Provide hospitality to all guests to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the Executive Director’s ability to effectively lead the organization, such as designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing general correspondence; maintaining employee contact lists; and assisting with personnel payroll management.
• Serve as primary point of contact on all matters pertaining to the Executive Director, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Operate independently and exercise judgment when determining optimal course of action, referral, or response in alignment with Executive Director’s organizational policies and style.
• Arrange Board of Directors meetings and events, including scheduling meetings; drafting agendas, developing, compiling, and distributing presentation materials; and recording meeting minutes on behalf of the Board Secretary.
• Manage organization’s office services; order and maintain supplies, perform daily cash handling, cash reconciliation, credit card purchases, and deposits; answer multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate party, and answer questions; process incoming and outgoing mail; process, prioritize and manage calendars for room and event scheduling.
• Input and maintain client information in database.
Your expert proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and your ability to learn other software applications will be essential. You will need the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and diplomatically with a diverse group of people including Board members, staff, community leaders, donors, and senior citizens.
You will often work independently to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little guidance and will need to react with the appropriate level of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround. An even temperament, flexibility, and a sense of humor while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor are required in this position.
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of experience in high-level administrative work are required. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. This full-time, Monday through Friday position offers excellent pay; paid time off and paid holidays; health and vision insurance; and retirement savings plan with employer match.
Join our small and collegial group of employees and experience the personal gratification that comes from providing essential services and enriching social activities to the seniors of Emmet County.
Bus Driver
Part-Time
Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a friendly and responsible bus driver to operate a 15 passenger, lift-equipped, light duty cutaway bus or van to specified destinations in Emmet County according to time schedules. Communicate with dispatcher and home base using radio equipment. Assist senior and handicapped riders with packages. Operate lifts, helping those with mobility issues board and disembark safely. Treat clients in courteous and professional manner. Comply with all traffic regulations. Drive safely in all weather and road conditions. Collect and record bus fares. Inspect vehicles prior to use daily and perform interior bus sanitizing in compliance with our COVID-19 procedures. This is a part-time job, working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No night, weekend, or holiday work required! We offer excellent pay, paid time off, and retirement savings plan with employer match. High school diploma or GED required. Commercial driver’s license preferred. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Clean driving record must be maintained at all times. Must comply with all of FCEC’s COVID-19 policies and procedures.
Home Health Aide/Homemaker
Part-Time
Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a caring, compassionate and reliable Home Health Care Aide/Homemaker who takes pride in providing services for Emmet County seniors. This is a part-time, Monday thru Friday position, 15-24 hours per week. May transition into a 25-34 hours/week position in the future. Work schedule will vary from week to week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No night, weekend, or holiday work required!
Duties include personal care, respite care, light house cleaning, and errands. Some prior experience with personal and respite care, as well as reliable transportation, required. CNA certification not required.
We offer excellent pay, paid holidays, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, travel time pay, and retirement savings plan with employer match. High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs., have own vehicle, and pass criminal background check. Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile insurance required. Will follow all FCEC Covid-19 safety, cleaning, and PPE protocols (PPE provided by employer).
Volunteer Coordinator – Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Part-Time, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We are seeking an organized, professional, personable and welcoming individual to perform the administrative duties of the RSVP Department. This includes:
- Scheduling seniors to fill volunteer needs in the community
- Recording their monthly volunteer hours online
- Maintaining accurate information about all the volunteers
- Giving tours of the Petoskey Friendship Center to potential volunteers and providing them with information about FCEC, its programs and services
- Coordinating bus passes for volunteers and processing volunteer mileage reimbursements monthly
- Assisting with special RSVP and FCEC events
- Acting as back-up for Receptionist on a regular basis
Must treat all volunteers in courteous and professional manner and maintain client, volunteer and FCEC confidentiality. Must comply with all FCEC COVID-19 protocols and policies. Strong telephone and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher as well as confidence accessing online applications), and excellent communication and organizational ability required. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, and be fingerprinted for criminal and other background checks. We offer a competitive wage, paid holidays, paid time off and retirement savings plan with employer match.
Staff Nurse
Part-Time
Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a personable and caring Registered Nurse who enjoys working with seniors to perform assessments prior to start of services and provide foot care to seniors with serious medical conditions. Will maintain medical records and assist with other activities including blood pressure clinics, health fairs, support groups, and training. Provide advocacy, information and assistance with community senior programs. Provide crisis intervention including reports to Adult Protective Services. Follow cleaning and sanitizing protocols for equipment and workspaces and comply with FCEC COVID-19 safety programs. This is a part-time position, 20 – 24 hours per week, between hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. No night, weekend or holiday work. Requires current Michigan Registered Nurse license. Strong communication, telephone and computer skills. Competitive wage, paid time off, and retirement savings plan with employer match.
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FCEC is an equal opportunity employer.
